McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery facts for kids
| Established | 1971 |
|---|---|
| Location | Langwarrin, Melbourne, Australia |
| Type | Art museum |
| Visitors | 130,000 |
The McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery is a cool place in Langwarrin, near Melbourne, Australia. It's like a giant outdoor art museum! Here, you can see over 100 big sculptures made by famous Australian artists. These amazing artworks are spread out across 16 hectares (that's about 40 acres) of beautiful bushland and pretty gardens. The gallery first opened its doors in 1971.
What You Can See
The McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery has a special collection of art that stays there all the time. This is called the permanent collection. It includes many large sculptures that are placed outdoors in the park. Imagine walking through gardens and discovering huge, interesting artworks around every corner!
Some of the artists whose works you can find here include:
- Bruce Armstrong
- George Baldessin
- Geoffrey Bartlett
- Ewan Coates
- Peter Corlett
- Vincas Jomantas
- John Kelly
- Inge King
- Clifford Last
- Michael Le Grand
- Clement Meadmore
- Robert Owen
- Adrian Page
- Lenton Parr
- Phil Price
- Anthony Pryor
- Norma Redpath
- Ron Robertson-Swann
- Lisa Roet
- Peter Schipperheyn
- Ken Unsworth
- David Wilson
These artists have created many different types of sculptures. Some are made of metal, some of stone, and some use other materials. Each one tells its own story or makes you think about something new.
Photo gallery
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Untitled (2006) by John Kelly
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Tarax Play Sculpture (1969) by Peter Corlett
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Torus - Hidden and revealed (2003) by Adrian Page
